DARPA Information Processing Techniques Office Natural-Language Network Verification Request for Information

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Information Processing Techniques Office seeks information on approaches, tools, and practices for natural-language network verification and compliance checking. The agency envisions a capability that accepts natural-language requirements documents and concrete network configurations to evaluate requirements for inconsistencies, check compliance in near real-time, and produce human-understandable outputs. Work will be performed offsite, and eligibility is restricted to USA organizations. Unclassified responses must be submitted via email to [email protected] by November 13, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. Submissions must be written in English in unprotected PDF, Word, or PowerPoint formats, including a one-page narrative and two slides outlining key concepts alongside standard organization and contact details. This Request for Information is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a binding contract or offer reimbursement.